Baikal Skullcap Tablets, 480 mg active ingredient

Baikal Skullcap made from ground root

Tablet size → 16mm * 8mm
Active ingredient per tablet → 480 mg

What is Baikal Skullcap?

Baikal Skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis) is one of the most important plants in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It is also highly valued among indigenous communities, not just for its unique appearance. With its vibrant green leaves and purple flowers, it is truly a visual delight. The flower shape is likely the reason for its name, as they resemble tiny helmets from ancient times, evoking the image of gentle little soldiers.

The plant grows to about 30 cm tall and has specific environmental preferences. It thrives along rocky coasts, river plains, and streams. Frost and cold do not bother Baikal Skullcap, allowing it to flourish even in the harsh winters of Siberia. Wild forms are primarily found in China, Japan, Korea, and Mongolia.

We only use the roots in our products because they contain a much higher concentration of active compounds compared to other parts of the plant. As always with Phönix der Lebenskraft, we place great importance on the absolute purity and sustainability of our raw materials.

That’s why we only use plants that meet our strict quality standards!

Baikal Skullcap in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Baikal Skullcap has been used successfully in TCM for over 2,000 years. Skilled practitioners in Asia value this plant especially for its versatility. In TCM, all plants and foods are classified based on their properties. Baikal Skullcap is considered bitter and cold. People in Asia rely on its ability to expel heat of any kind from the body. This “heat” is believed to arise when the body attempts to free itself from internal imbalances.

According to TCM, Baikal Skullcap helps the body fend off unwelcome invaders. Like a reliable doorman or soldier, the plant protects the body from invasions—preventing intruders from entering cells or politely showing them the door if they manage to get in. This allows the body to regain internal balance.

Many studies in the Western world are now exploring the full range of benefits of Baikal Skullcap. Most focus on the plant’s unique composition of valuable compounds. The roots are rich in resins, tannins, essential oils, and flavonoids. Of particular interest is the plant’s high melatonin content. While melatonin was once believed to occur only in humans and animals, we now know that many plants contain it—and Baikal Skullcap stands out with one of the highest concentrations. This is important because melatonin plays a vital role in regulating sleep and circadian rhythm. Its antioxidant properties also help repair and protect other molecules in your body. Any melatonin that the body doesn’t use is converted into serotonin—commonly known as the “happiness hormone”—which contributes to overall joy and well-being.

Baikal Skullcap is also known from the book “HERBAL ANTIVIRALS” by Stephen Harrod Buhner.

Baikal Skullcap – Free from Harmful Additives

This dietary supplement contains no artificial coloring, no flavorings, no preservatives, no gelatin, no added sugars, no lactose, and no gluten.

Ingredients

Also includes 2 commonly used and safe cellulose-based excipients (MCC / HPMC) to maintain tablet form—both of 100% plant origin—plus a very small amount (only a few thousandths by weight) of magnesium stearate, which is also a widely used and harmless substance.

Recommended Use

Take 5 tablets daily with sufficient liquid.

Do not take all 5 tablets at once. Instead, divide them throughout the day—for example, 2 in the morning, 2 at midday, and 1 in the evening. It’s generally recommended to take them before meals rather than with or directly after food. However, this guideline doesn’t have to be followed strictly. Another option is to take 1 tablet five times a day—morning, late morning, midday, afternoon, and evening—with roughly 2–3 hour intervals.

Notes

Food supplements are not a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Store in a cool, dry place and out of reach of children. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.